South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records · South Dakota state form
Marriage Record Amendment Request
Request a correction to a South Dakota marriage record using this affidavit. The form identifies the requested change and requires supporting documentation when applicable.
- What this form is
- Use this form to request an amendment to a marriage record. The affidavit asks for the current record information and the item to be corrected, including the incorrect and requested information. The spouse, officiant, or legal representative may request an amendment. Sign the affidavit in front of a notary. Supporting documentation is required for records over one year old, subject to the instructions on the form.
- Who needs it
- A spouse, the officiant who performed the marriage, or a legal representative of either spouse requesting a marriage record amendment.
- Why it needs a notary
- The affidavit must be signed in front of a notary public. You can complete the notarization online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Mail the completed, notarized form, applicable fee, and documentation to Vital Records, Attn: Marriage Amendments, 221 W. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501.
Questions
Who may request a marriage record amendment?
The form says a spouse on the record, the officiant who performed the marriage, or a legal representative of either spouse may request an amendment.
Does this form need to be notarized?
Yes. Sign the affidavit only in the presence of a notary public. The form can be notarized online with a commissioned online notary.
What supporting documents are required?
For a marriage record over one year old, provide an original or certified photocopy showing the requested change. The document must be more than seven years older than the application date.